(AUGUSTA, GA) Jerusalem Sounds, a New Orleans style gospel jazz band based in Augusta’s United House of Prayer, will perform Saturday, October 19 at 6:00 p.m. as part of Jazz on Pine, a four-week celebration of local music and art taking place in the pocket park at Heritage Pine, the flagship development of Laney Walker/Bethlehem. This free concert series is presented by the City of Augusta and Heritage Pine Homeowners Association. Join us October 26 for Joe Collier & Friends and November 2 for Tim Sanders & UNITY. Full press release: http://www.laneywalkerbethlehem.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/Jazz-Series-Comes-Home_Oct-7-2013.pdf
(AUGUSTA, GA) The I.M Pei designed building, located in the center of Broad Street and 6th (and former site of the Augusta Chamber of Commerce), is being converted to a jazz club, bar, and offices as part of the Augusta Regional Collaboration’s efforts to revitalize Augusta’s urban core with culture and arts.
(AUGUSTA, GA) With planning for Augusta’s 15th Street Corridor Project now coming to an end, implementation is beginning with the creation of a mural designed by Jace McTier to adorn the Rosa T. Beard Memorial Bridge. Included in the mural design are the T.W. Josey High School mascot, a majestic eagle; a young couple dreaming of their bright future; a young child imagining his future career; a Georgia peach tree; an American flag; and beautiful, safe green space being enjoyed by residents.
http://m.chronicle.augusta.com/news/metro/2013-10-10/first-brush-stroke-painted-bridge-mural
(AUGUSTA, GA) Paine College launches WE CARE campaign. In an effort to enhance the living, learning and overall working environment for Paine College students, faculty and staff, Dr. George Bradley issued a mandate to members of his Cabinet to develop a strategic plan that would review and address areas of campus life to facilitate improvements.
AUGUSTA, GA) Tuesdays at the Wallace branch of the East Georgia Regional Library (located on Laney Walker Boulevard) are filled with community events. Tuesday, Oct. 8th is no exception, with programs ranging from community health to computer literacy.
http://www.ecgrl.public.lib.ga.us/index.php?option=com_gcalendar&view=gcalendar&Itemid=324#year=2013&month=9&day=30&view=month
(AUGUSTA,GA) Every Friday, the Mayor’s Weekly Digest is released electronically, focusing on Business, Community, and Lifestyle events in and around Augusta. For more information:
http://us7.campaign-archive1.com/?u=d11e89beacbd2be3d0208a7cc&id=cb03eed379&e=a38bc99b5d
(AUGUSTA, GA) The City of Augusta will hold its first-ever TED talks on January 30, 2014, with will take place at the Augusta Library on Telfair Street. Speakers for the event have now been selected. For more information: tedxtelfairstreet.com.
(AUGUSTA, GA) Sign up for the AUGUSTA, GA COMMUNiTY HEADLiNES: http://www.laneywalkerbethlehem.com/media/community-headlines/.